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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5.0 star property
Indulge in top-rated dining options that serve up delicious meals all day long. Then get moving with the 24-hour gym nearby.

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Rooftop terrace
Coffee shop
2 restaurants, breakfast served
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Castle View King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ฿6,464
฿7,756 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

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Sir Richard's Flat | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sir Richard's Flat

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Chamber King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Chamber King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Eve Branson Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Eve Branson Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chamber King Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Chamber King Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ted's Suite | Living room | Smart TV

Ted's Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Chamber Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Chamber Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Chamber King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chamber King Castle View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Chamber King Castle View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Chamber King Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Castle View King Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Chamber Queen Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Chamber Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Chamber King Patio/Terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Chamber King Patio/Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kasbah Tamadot Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Kasbah Tamadot Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EX

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howies Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bertie’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sneaky Pete's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Luxury hotel near Grassmarket
Located close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour gym. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast and central location
Room features
All 222 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
  • Hairdryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Commons Club Bar
  • Commons Club Restaurant
  • Eve

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 25.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 40.0 per night
  • Off site parking fee: GBP 15 per day (1 mi away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh on 16 Mar 2025 start from ฿6,463.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Valet parking is available for GBP 40.0 per night.

What time is check-in at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 9 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 9 minutes.

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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 762 out of 986 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 986 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 986 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 986 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 986 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Wonderful stay beautiful hotel location is perfect staff is very helpful and the beds were very comfortable. Beautiful big room we loved everything about this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Outstanding hotel. Stylish, comfortable, friendly, and helpful. Restaurants and bars were excellent, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

amber

Staff are incredible and the pet friendly option is amazing. Perfect stay with the dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Fabulous hotel, loved everything about it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

What a beautiful hotel. The location is perfect. The staff was amazing! I’d stay here again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Simply Amazing 5stars
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Fantastic hotel, 5 star all round, great rooms and common areas, staff were amazing too, our second stay and will definitely be returning soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Martin the concierge was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Beautiful hotel in a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Excellent stay for a night. Parking is a bit awkward. Room snacks and drinks are the best I have experienced. Concierge very welcoming. Staff pleasant and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

What a execellent experience, the staff the Hotel was beautiful. My wife and I enjoyed every minute. Will stay here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Walking distance to shopping and castle. The staff is what made the trip even more memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Amazing customer service by the everyone. The hotel is lovely and is centrally located to many of the city’s attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and Princes Street Gardens.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Sullivan

Very convenient location; nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

mandeep

The property was amazing Amazing location Swanky vibe
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Excellent location, well appointed rooms, comfortable, and stylish. Helpful, friendly and professional staff. Lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Very nice and willing to help staff, great location and lovely room with a view of the castle made all the difference in our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

It was ok
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Lovely hotel 5* Definitely go back again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Great location. Nice hotel and friendly staff. Would choose again …
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Great hotel, fantastic location and I would expect nothing less from Virgin, great company!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lydia

The staff is as warm and helpful as imaginable! It’s all about the people and they were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Excellent location in old town, the whole staff is professional and friendly. The room and amenities were modern and perfect for us. We love the attention to hospitality at Virgin!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

We had a great time Service was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024